“THERE IS A VITALITY, A LIFE FORCE, AN ENERGY, A QUICKENING THAT IS TRANSLATED THROUGH YOU INTO ACTION, AND BECAUSE THERE IS ONLY ONE OF YOU IN ALL OF TIME, THIS EXPRESSION IS UNIQUE. AND IF YOU BLOCK IT, IT WILL NEVER EXIST THROUGH ANY OTHER MEDIUM AND IT WILL BE LOST. THE WORLD WILL NOT HAVE IT."

Humans are natural story tellers-- and the stories we tell ourselves, including our inherited lineage stories, societal conditioning & expectations, as well as the Big T & the little t traumas-- the violations, losses, rejections, fears, anxieties, biases, oppressions, injustices we live through, get locked into our bodies through repetition (of thoughts, memories, narratives). These stories cause us to attach deeply to & create meaning & identity from them, altering the way we see ourselves & the world, over time, and informing our nervous systems about our inner sense of safety. These stories carry an emotional weight, a charge--which strengthens through repetition, pulling us further away from the present moment, and further away from being IN our bodies--from the experience of being embodied in our wholeness & authenticity, as well as away from feeling safety IN our body. 

 “At its most concrete and pragmatic, authenticity means simply this: knowing our gut feelings when they arise and honoring them.” Dr. Gabor Maté 

Building a collaborative relationship with our felt sense (aka our bodily knowing) & our nervous system is a pathway toward liberation (personally & collectively). When we expand our capacity to sit with/be present for all our emotions, while actively fostering a sense of safety-- and building the capacity to do so--through the use of somatic postures & practicing presence, rather than abandoning, avoiding, ignoring, bypassing, numbing out or story/meaning making, we can begin to divest from the narratives that have come to define us, as individuals as well as communities. When we release the emotional charge held in the body, we release the harmful consequences preventing our full presence--so needed in these tumultuous times-- (dissociation from our bodies, unhealthy thought patterns, emotional blocks, limiting beliefs, disrupted relationships & dysregulated/reactionary behaviors, and the inherent physiological trends from holding onto unprocessed emotions, 

i.e. dis-ease, chronic pain, mental strife, decreased mobility/holding patterns/postural distortions, etc. ). 

As we learn to intentionally activate our parasympathetic nervous system, we begin to develop our true emotional & kinesthetic intelligence, expanding our capacity for resilience, leading us toward a deep sense of empowerment, authenticity and SELF AGENCY--the ability to live responsively and sovereignly, with self determination. 

Utilizing movement AND stillness, Somatic R/evolution is a trauma informed, body based, bottom up, embodiment practice merging ancient & indigenous technologies within a modern therapeutic framework. Offering a dynamic & innovative way to  “come OM to your body” by cultivating skillful present moment & felt sense awareness to enrich the ethos   

" WE ARE SPIRITUAL BEINGS HAVING A HUMAN EXPERIENCE "

(  Pierre Teilhard de Chardin  )

This work supports/invites us to: 

• move our bodies for liberation, vitality & JOY! 
• increase the flexibility & suppleness of our nervous system to become responsive rather than reactive 
• learn to be present, sit with & listen to our feelings instead of distracting, bypassing & ruminating on our stories or how we think about how we feel
• build resilience & inner resources
• increase self love
• serve our families & communities without depleting ourselves
• cause a ripple effect by our living example
• divest from systems of oppression
• GET FREE!!!

This beautiful practice can be modified to accommodate many body types and abilites. You do not need any prior knowledge or experience to participate. Wear comfortable, layered clothing and prepare to move & be moved! You can expect a full range of motion & emotion in every session. Bring your water bottle and an open mind— this is not your typical movement experience! 

1:1 Somatic R/evolution Embodiment Coaching is also available, for individuals, groups, retreats, schools, & anywhere that people need to broaden their coping skills in an enlivening & non invasive way that really works! 

Anyone with a nervous system can benefit-- and transform--with this invigorating, life affirming, joy inducing, freedom work!

Practices are curated differently for each age group:

Preteens

Teens

Adults 

Elders 

SOMATIKIDS for Children 3-9

Modifications are available for all abilities. 

Regular group classes for adults/teens held @ Kindred Waters Collective

 Ages 12+ (accompanied by adult) welcome!

Check back for other offerings as my practice grows!

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to speak or lead embodied movement classes or workshops!

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